Mexico: ex-governor arrested for allegedly ordering torture of journalist
by Guardian staff and agencies in Mexico City from World news | The Guardian on (#5DRT2)
Mario Marin also charged with ordering illegal arrest of Lydia Cacho, who investigated his protection of a paedophile ring
Mexican authorities have arrested a former state governor on charges that he ordered the illegal arrest and torture of a prominent reporter who investigated his protection of a paedophile ring.
Mario Marin, the former governor of Puebla state, was scheduled to appear before a judge on Thursday after he was detained the previous day in Acapulco.
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